Despite my recent positive article over a week ago about using the Macbook Pro, I have started to miss running a Linux desktop. I know some are going to hate hearing this, especially Mac users, but my Linux desktops/laptops always ran faster then my current Macbook Pro. I got used to 20 second or less bootups especially with Arch Linux and Ubuntu Linux. With my Macbook Pro, … [Read more...] about Oddly enough, I miss the Linux desktop
Archives for 2011
Another Hoshi Update
Well, I have had Hoshi for nearly one and a half months now. Despite my Vet's warning that Hoshi would be dead within a month, that would have been two weeks ago, he is alive and kicking. He is very active now in his kennel. I will try to leave the kennel open during the day but he tends to stay inside. He no longer has his fever now and has gained a lot of weight. At … [Read more...] about Another Hoshi Update
Phong Vu Showroom – Saigon
Phong Vu is well known in Saigon, many people tend to buy their computer and computer parts here. The service is okay, I have bought motherboards from them before. Normally when I ride my motorbike, I will pass the Phong Vu showroom at least once or twice a day. I never took a picture before since this intersection is always busy. … [Read more...] about Phong Vu Showroom – Saigon
Early Morning in Saigon
I had an early morning breakfast at the Big C Highland's Coffee shop in the Phu Nhuan District. I has been over a year and a half since I have been there. Scenes like this is all too common in Vietnam. Construction is everywhere, most people in the city are having construction-fatigue these days. I miss the old days of Saigon just 6-7 years ago. … [Read more...] about Early Morning in Saigon
Thai food at Vincom Center – Saigon
I had dinner last Friday at Vincom Center with my business partner, staff and a visitor from Singapore. It has been over a year since I have visited Vincom Center when I ate at Carl's Jr. I was surprised to see many new restaurants. What surprised me the most about the food court was that the prices were lower then in the Pham Ngu Lao area. The food was better quality as … [Read more...] about Thai food at Vincom Center – Saigon